Providence
North America, United States
United States
People from Providence are called:
Male/General:
Providential
Pronunciation:
/ˌprɑːvɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Etymology & Origin
Named by Roger Williams for 'God's merciful Providence' in finding the location.
About Providence
- Capital and largest city of Rhode Island since 1900.
- Located at the head of Narragansett Bay on the Atlantic coast.
- Historic colonial city and important seaport.
- Known for its Federal period architecture and Brown University.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 190,934 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America